Can you get off the floor without using your hands?

[Anonymous]

I'm 49 and it took me several attempts to do this. Is this easy for anyone? Should I be worried if I ultimately was able to do this on my 3rd attempt. I'm otherwise in good health. Normal BMI, walk everyday, workout 3 times a week....

Here's an article that explains why it might be important. https://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/a20440531/the-stand-sit-test-that-predicts-longevity/

[Anonymous]

Without hands yeah but not without taking a knee first.

[Anonymous]

No. Guess I know where I’ll be in 2029.

[Anonymous]

I can. Once I read about it being predictive, I've been practicing. I'm 50, and not very fit (though trying to improve).

[Anonymous]

pp back to clarify that I could initially do it when I first read about it. Have been practicing so I don't lose ability.

[Anonymous]

Noo!! I'm 52 and overweight but really want to work on myself. I'm going to make this my long term goal. I have a few shot term goals that I hope get me there.

[Anonymous]

Yes! I do yoga and Pilates regularly (44).

[Anonymous]

Can sort of do it. This article is a good explainer on why it’s important.
https://time.com/6267767/surprising-benefits-of-sitting-on-the-floor/

[Anonymous]

Yes - yoga and pilates doer here. I also test myself with a cartwheel and back walkover from the bed.

[Anonymous]

Yes I can, quite easily. I’m 43 and a little overweight but otherwise I feel healthy and I’m active everyday.

[Anonymous]

Nope. And it's difficult enough that I try not to have to do it around other people lest I be embarrassed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes - yoga and pilates doer here. I also test myself with a cartwheel and back walkover from the bed.

^ 47

[Anonymous]

Yes, easily. 50, female

I’m soft these days, but have practiced yoga for 25 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 49 and it took me several attempts to do this. Is this easy for anyone? Should I be worried if I ultimately was able to do this on my 3rd attempt. I'm otherwise in good health. Normal BMI, walk everyday, workout 3 times a week....

Here's an article that explains why it might be important. https://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/a20440531/the-stand-sit-test-that-predicts-longevity/

Here's the study referenced in the article in case you're interested:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23242910/
Participants were placed in the top scoring group even if they used one hand on both the way down and up. It's not clear how many participants were able to get down/up without any hands. Thus, if you could do it with a one hand assist, you're doing well!

[Anonymous]

Definitely not. On the plus side, I'm sure my mother hasn't been able to do this since her 30s and she's very mobile and active—just not sitting on the floor for kicks—at 85.